Busting Pitching Myths

This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some pitching myths that have been busted, and what teams know nowadays. (00:00) Geoff is working on a pitching project (06:00) Velocity can be taught and developed (16:00) JJ goes on a rant about how pitchers are throwing harder. It's not just the radar guns. (27:30) With changeups movement matters as much as velocity separation (34:00) Don't focus on individual pitch quality, focus on the quality of the entire arsenal. (41:00) Extension is a thing, but it's only some times a thing. (46:00) Learning to throw harder doesn't mean you will be wilder (55:30) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Rays RHP Brody Hopkins (59:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Mets 3B/1B Jacob Reimer Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code FOUL: at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.